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# Pregnancy

Illinois woman gives birth to her own grandson

Kristine Casey, 61, acts as a surrogate mother for her daughter – who was unable to carry her own children to term.

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Feb 15th 2011, 7:21 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Lenihan voted Europe’s worst finance minister; semi state bosses to escape pay cuts, and a live stunt on German TV goes horribly wrong.

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Dec 6th 2010, 8:54 AM

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Illinois governor escapes 23 charges of corruption

Rod Blagojevich found guilty of lying to the FBI, but the jury is deadlocked on every other charge.

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Aug 18th 2010, 8:01 PM